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<br />BMP: CONSTRUCTION FENCE <br />1. METHOD: Construction fence is required on slopes greater than 20° <br />when adjacent to a public/private road, adjacent to any structures or if <br />determined it is needed to provide for the health, safety or welfare of the <br />general public. <br />There are several types of construction fence that can be used. They vary <br />in strength and integrity. On steeper, rockier slopes, a chain link fence <br />and metal post will be required. Gentler, less rocky slopes can use the <br />welded wire fence and in some cases, the plastic construction fence will be <br />required. <br />Brush barriers are also a mechanism that can be used in place of a <br />construction fence. A brush barrier is the tree material removed from the <br />site and placed on the downside of all excavation, relatively close to the <br />ground. Trees are a great tool for decreasing rock fall from the property <br />and should be used where appropriate. <br />2. MATERIALS: <br />? 4' - 2"x4" Welded Wire Fence and standard 6' Fence Posts <br />? 4' or 6' Chain Link Fence with Steel Posts <br />? Native tree material used from site for a Brush Barrier <br />The individual permit will specify what type of safety barrier to use. These <br />devices must be installed prior to any excavation. <br />3. MAINTENANCE TIPS: <br />? Repair or replace fence as needed <br />? Repair or replace any fence posts <br />? Inspect daily after excavation <br />? Add additional tree material when needed <br />4. TEMPORARY OF PERMANENT USE: The fence or brush barrier is <br />a temporary BMP. The fence or brush barrier can be removed after <br />excavation is completed and the slope has been stabilized. <br />2" X 4" welded wire fence <br />24 <br />